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PRESS OF W. F. ROBERTS 

WASHINGTON 

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L"Yai -5^ 3 jj^g present Inaugural celebrates 
- the beginning of a second century 
'^ of Presidential terms of office, it 
^ was thought appropriate to have 
the Souvenir, at this time, contain 
a brief description of the ceremonies of the past 
one hundred years. These have been edited from 
material to be found in the Library of Congress. 
The portraits arc reproductions of steel plate engrav- 
ings from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. 




GEORGE WASHINGTON 

Virginia 

1732-J799 

S T was resolved " by Congress convened at 
New York in Old Federal Hall, April 19, 
1789, '* to attend the installation of the Presi- 
dent of the United States at twelve o'clock 
to-morrow in the Senate Room, and afterward 
to attend him to Divine Service at St. Paul's Church." 
Accordingly, General Washington, seated in a carriage 
with Colonel Humphreys, his aide-de-camp, and Tobias Lear, 
his private secretary, was escorted from Governor Clinton's 
residence to Congress Hall with military and civic honors. 
" To the end that the oath of office may be administered in 
the most public manner," Vice-President Adams, sworn in 
on April 20th, conducted General Washington to "the outer 
gallery " after being formally received by both Houses of 
Congress. Chancellor Robert R. Livingston then admin- 
istered the oath of office, after which President Washington 
returned to the Senate Chamber and delivered his inaugural 
address. Shortly afterward the whole assembly attended 
him to St.. Paul's Church where prayers were read by 
Bishop Samuel Provost. 

The day was given up to rejoicings, and at night there 
was a brilliant display of fire-works. 

General Webb, Colonel Smith, Lieutenant-Colonel Fish, 
Lieutenant-Colonel Franks, Major L'Enfant, Major Bleecker 
and Mr. Livingston served as assistants to the Senate and 
House Committees on the Inaugural Ceremonies. 

SECOND TERM 
On March 4, 1793, in response to summons. Congress 
assembled in Independence HaU, Philadelphia, Pa., where 
President Washington was sworn into office by Judge Will- 
iam Gushing of the Supreme Court, after which the President 
retired, "as he had come without pomp or ceremony." 



JOHN ADAMS 

Massachusetts 

1735-1825 



7CC0RDING to a notice received from 
President-elect Adams, both Houses of Con- 




guration, Tliis event was especially interesting since the 
assembly for the first time welcomed into private life their 
honored Ex-President, and witnessed the elevation of his 
successor. Mr. Adams occupied the Speaker's chair ; Vice- 
President Jefferson, General Washington and Secretary of 
the Senate were seated on his right ; the Speaker and Clerk 
of the House on his left, and Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth 
and the Associate Judges at a table in the center. There 
were present also the foreign Ministers and Ambassadors, 
the Heads of the Departments, and General Wilkinson, the 
Commander-in-Chief. The ladies added to the dignity of 
the scene, occupying seats on the floor of the House, At 
the appointed time Mr. Adams arose and read his inaugural 
address, after which he was sworn in by the Chief Justice, 

Upon retiring he was followed by Vice-President Jefferson, 
as arranged by the Ex-President, and escorted to his home. 

In the evening all was festivity and Joy, particularly 
when the merchants of Philadelphia banqueted Ex-President 
Washington on his retirement from public life. '' The 
remains of this fesitval were sent to the prisoners in the goal 
and to the sick in the hospital that the unfortunate and 
afflicted might also rejoice upon the occasion," 




THOMAS JEFFERSON 

Virginia 

1743-1825 

jjHE seat of government was removed from 
Philadelphia to Washington in J 800, shortly 
before the north wing of the Capitol was com- 
pleted. On March 4, 1 80 1 , at twelve o'clock, 
in accordance with summons from the 
President-elect, Congress met to honor the first inauguration 
held in Washington. "The scene was the same as exhibited 
upon former occasions." 

At twelve o'clock Thomas Jefferson attended by a 
number of his fellow citizens, among whom were many 
Members of Congress, repaired to the Capitol. As he 
entered a salute was given by the artillery. On making 
his appearance in the Senate Chamber he was conducted to 
the presiding officer's chair. Vice-President Burr was 
seated on his right ; Chief Justice John Marshall on his left. 
After the delivery of his inaugural address the Chief Justice 
administered the oath of office. Later he was escorted to 
his lodgings although the "President's Palace" was at his 
disposal. The remainder of the day was devoted to pur- 
poses of festivity, and at night there was general illumination. 
Ex-President Adams was conspicuous by his absence. 
A study of the newspapers does not confirm the 
traditional account of the democratic manner in which 
Mr. Jefferson made his way to and from the Capitol. 

SECOND TERM 

On March 4, 1805, after delivering his inaugural 
address. President Jefferson was sworn in by Chief Justice 
John Marshall, Vice-President Clinton occupying a scat of 
honor. Afterwards he was waited upon by a large 
assemblage. 

The employees of the Navy Yard marched to military 
music displaying with considerable taste the various insignia 
of their profession. 




JAMES MADISON 

Virginia 

I751-J836 

JHE morning of March 4, 1 809, was welcomed 
by salutes from the Navy Yard and Fort 
Warburton, 

The Senate convened at eleven o'clock in 
the Chamber of the House of Representatives, 
but Vice-President Clinton was not present to be qualified. 
Governor Milledge served as President pro tempore. The 
Senators were soon joined by President Jefferson, Judges 
of the Supreme Court, Members of the House, Foreign 
Ministers, and Heads of the Departments. A short time 
before twelve o'clock Mr. Madison left his house, "1518 H 
Street, Northwest," under military escort. 

At the appointed time he entered the House of Represen- 
tatives attended by the Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of 
the Navy, the Attorney-General and Mr. Coles, Secretary of 
President Jefferson, and was conducted to the elevated 
chair. He then delivered his address, after which Chief 
Justice John Marshall solemnly administered the oath of 
office. On leaving the Capitol President Madison passed 
between lines drawn up by militia of the District before 
entering his carriage, and was escorted home the same 
way he came. 

In the evening there was a grand ball at Long's Hotel, 
SECOND TERM. 

On March 4, 18 13, he took the oath of office admin- 
istered by Chief Justice John Marshall in the House of 
Representatives, Vice-President Gerry presiding. He was 
escorted to and from the Capitol by the cavalry of the 
District of Columbia. 

" In the evening there was a splendid assembly at Davis 
Hotel" 




JAMES MONROE 

Virginia 

J758-I831 

HE ceremony and spectacle attendant upon 
the installation of President-elect Monroe on 
March 4, 1817, were simple and impressive. 
At eleven thirty a. m., in company with 
Vice-President-elect Tompkins, he left his 
residence escorted by a large cavalcade of citizens on horse- 
back. They reached the Congress Hall a little before twelve 
o'clock. At the same time President Madison arrived together 
with the Judges of the Supreme Oxirt and entered the 
Senate Chamber where the Vice-President was inaugurated, 
after which they accompanied Mr. Monroe to an elevated 
portico. Here he delivered his address. The oath of office 
was administered by Chief Justice John Marshall. It was 
announced by a single gun, followed by salutes of artillery. 
On his return home President and Mrs. Monroe received 
the visits of their friends. 

The evening concluded with a ball at Davis Hotel. 

SECOND TERM 

Notwithstanding the inclement weather an immense 
crowd thronged the doors of the Capitol on March 5, J 82 1, 
when President Monroe was installed in the House of 
Representatives after the inauguration of Vice-President 
Tompkins. Chief Justice John Marshall stood on the left 
of the President while he delivered his address. As soon as 
the Chief Justice administered the oath of office, a salute of 
artillery was heard from Fort Warburton. 

At the close of this impressive ceremony the Marine 
Band played the National Air of "Hail, Columbia" whilst 
the President received the congratulations of his fellow- 
citizens. 




JOHN QUINCY ADAMS 
Massachusetts 
1767-1848 

IT was eleven o'clock in the morning when 
the retiring President called at the residence 
of the President-elect ''1333 F Street, North- 
west/' on the site occupied by the Adams 
Building. Mr. Adams was escorted to the 
Capitol by cavalry, several companies of militia and a caval- 
cade of citizens. He was seated in a carriage with the 
Secretary of the Navy and Attorney General. Additional 
honor was paid him on entering the Capitol by the U. S. 
Marine Corps commanded by Col. Henderson. The Senate 
was in session, John C. Calhoun having been recently 
sworn into office as Vice-President. On adjournment they 
proceeded to the House of Representatives, now known as 
Statuary Hall. Mr. Adams after occupying the Speaker's 
chair, arose and read his inaugural address. At its con- 
clusion Chief Justice John Marshall administered the oath of 
office as prescribed by the Constitution. This was the 
signal for salutes of artillery from without. Among those 
who extended their hearty congratulations were Ex-President 
Adams, his father, and General Jackson, his political 
opponent. 

On leaving the Capitol, President Adams passed in 
review the military companies, and returned to his residence 
with the same procession which accompanied him to the 
Capitol. Later he called upon the venerable Ex-President 
Monroe who still occupied the President's House. 

In the evening the inaugural ball was held at Carusi's 
HaU. 




ANDREW JACKSON 

Tennessee 

J767-J845 

EBSTER in speaking of the attendance at 
the inauguration of Andrew Jackson on 
March 4, 1829, said **1 never saw such 
a crowd here before* Persons have come 
^ five hundred miles to see the General*" 
There was no military escort* Survivors of the Revolution 
presented themselves at Gadsby's Hotel about eleven o'clock 
in the morning to do the honors. Soon afterwards he rode 
alone in an open carriage to the Capitol accompanied by his 
suite and supported by the Marshal of the District and 
Colonel Nathan Towson, followed by the "Immortals of 
Washington." John G Calhoun had been installed as 
Vice-President. At half past eleven o'clock General Jackson 
made his appearance in the Senate attended by the Marshal 
of the District and the Committee of Arrangements. Half 
an hour later the Senate adjourned, and a procession was 
formed to the eastern portico, where for the first time a 
President-elect delivered his inaugural address before the 
people. On concluding his speech, the oath of office was 
administered by Chief Justice John Marshall. Amidst the 
din of artillery salutes, answered from the forts, the President 
retired in procession to the President's Mansion where were 
gathered an uproarious crowd. 

At the inaugural ball a great crowd assembled. 

President Adams was not in attendance at the installation 
services. 

SECOND TERM 

At twelve o'clock on March 4, J 833, President Jackson 
and Vice-President-elect Van Buren entered the Hall of 
Representatives and received the oath of office adminis- 
tered by Chief Justice John Marshall, after which they retired 
without any escort, receiving as they went the congratula- 
tions of a great multitude. 




MARTIN VAN BUREN 

New York 

I 782- 1 862 

jOR the purpose of attending the installation 
services of Martin Van Buren, the retiring 
Chief Magistrate at noon of March 4, 1837, 
rode with his former Vice-President from the 
White House to the Capitol in the beautiful 
phaeton built of the wood of the frigate Constitution, presented 
by the Democracy of New York as an expression of its 
devotion to "Old Hickory." They were preceded by a 
splendid escort of cavalry and infantry. To the strains of 
martial music the procession moved along Pennsylvania 
Avenue. A great crowd had coflected at the east front of 
the Capitol. It was with great difficulty that the " Hero of 
New Orleans" and the President-elect made their way 
through the throng. They were conducted to the Senate 
Chamber where Vice-President Johnson had been recently 
inaugurated, and after being formally received they led the 
way, accompanied by members of the Senate and Cabinet, 
and Diplomatic Corps, to the rostrum in front of the east 
portico of the Capitol. After the delivery of his inaugural 
address in the presence of twenty thousand spectators, and 
the administration of the oath of office by Chief Justice 
Roger B. Taney, President Van Buren was escorted to Iiis 
residence by Captain Mason's dragoons and Captains Blake's 
and Bronaugh's infantry. He permitted General Jackson 
to occupy the White House until his departure, a few days 
later, to the "Hermitage" in Tennessee. "Clay and Webster 
were present at the inauguration with open and cheerful 
countenance." 

In the evening there was a grand ball at Carusi's Hall, 
now Keman's Theater. 




WILLIAM HElSfRY HARRISON 

Ohio 

I773-I84I 

JHE campaign of 1 840 was bitterly contested. It 
gave rise to the formation of political clubs. 
There was only needed the day of March 
4, 184 J, when General Harrison was to be 
installed, to further manifest the popular 
enthusiasm. As a result its program was the 
first one similar to that of recent inaugurations. Fully 75,000 
people were present. The Whigs of Baltimore presented to 
the President-elect a coach for his use in the procession, 
but he preferred riding on horseback. General Harrison, 
at eleven o'clock, a, m., joined the procession on its way 
to the Capitol, as it passed Mayor Seaton's residence. 

Among the many officials, military and political organi- 
zations in the parade were the soldiers who fought under 
General Harrison, and members of the Harrisburg Conven- 
tion. The floats of "Log Cabins" were an interesting 
feature. After being received into the Senate chamber, where 
Vice-President Tvler was sworn in. President-elect Harrison 
was escorted to tne rostrum in front of the east portico of the 
Capitol, Here General Harrison received the oath of office 
from Chief Justice Roger B, Taney. Later in the afternoon 
a public reception was held in the White House. President 
Harrison attended three balls in the evening. 

JOHN TYLER 

Virginia 

I790-I862 

President Harrison died on April 4, 1 84 1, Immediately 
a notification was sent to Vice-President Tyler at WilHams- 
burg, Va., over the signatures of Daniel Webster, Secretary 
of State, and other members of the Cabinet, in whose presence 
the oath of office as President was administered two days 
later in Washington. The oath of office taken was 
attested the same day by Chief Judge Cranch of the Circuit 
Court of the District of Columbia. 




JAMES KNOX POLK 

Tennessee 

1795-1&49 

NQ-EMENT weather interfered somewhat 
with the celebration of the inauguration of 
President-elect Polk on March 4, J 845, 
Every quarter of the Union was represented, 
and all parties joined in the appropriate 
observance of the day. At ten o'clock in the morning 
the procession was formed in front of Coleman's Hotel, 
now the National, under the direction of Qiief Marshal 
McCalla. It comprised several military organizations, 
notably the Independent Blues of Baltimore; Veterans of 
the Revolution ; Qergy of the District ; members of Presi- 
dent Tyler's Cabinet ; Judges of the Supreme Court ; Diplo- 
matic Corps; members of the Twenty -sixth Congress; 
Empire Qub of New York; members of the Baltimore 
Convention of J 844, and professors and students of George- 
town College, President Tyler and President-elect Polk 
rode together in an open carriage which was flanked by the 
Fairfax Cavalry, An hour later the parade moved along 
Pennsylvania Avenue towards the Capitol, About the same 
time the Senate had convened for the purpose of installing 
Vice-President-elect Dallas. Shortly after these ceremonies 
were ended President Tyler and President-elect Polk entered 
the Senate chamber. In company with Ex-President J. Q, 
Adams they were escorted to the eastern portico of the 
Capitol where the President-elect delivered his inaugural 
address, at the conclusion of which the oath of office was 
administered by Chief Justice Roger B, Taney, 

The usual public reception was held at the White House 
on the arrival of President Polk from the Capitol. 

Inaugural balls were held in the evening at the National 
Theater, Carusi's Saloon and Washington Assembly Rooms. 




ZACHARY TAYLOR 

Louisiana 

I784-I850 

HE inauguration of General Zachary Taylor 
took place March 5, 1849, at nine o'clock a. m. 
One hundred Marshals of the parade paid 
their respect to the President-elect at Willard's 
Hotel. The military escort comprised com- 
panies from Baltimore, Washington, George- 
town and Laurel. The " Baltimore Defenders," who took 
part in the defense of that citv in J 8 14, honored the ** Hero 
of the Mexican War " with tneir presence. The President- 
elect rode in a carriage drawn by four grey horses. With 
him were seated Ex-Speaker Winthrop of the House and the 
Mayor of Washington. The procession moved at half past 
eleven o'clock. President Polk entered the General's carriage 
and occupied a seat to his right when the parade halted in 
front of Irving's Hotel, northeast comer of Twelfth Street 
and Pennsylvania Avenue, where the retiring President 
was sojourning. At half past twelve o'clock the Presi- 
dent and President-elect arrived at the east front of the 
Capitol and were escorted to the Senate Chamber, Vice- 
President Fillmore having been installed by Senator Atchison 
of Missouri. Later a second procession was formed to the 
eastern portico of the Capitol where General Taylor delivered 
his inaugural address in the presence of 20,000 people. Chief 
Justice Roger B. Taney administered the oath of office, after 
which the President was escorted to the White House. In 
the evening military and civil balls were held at Carusi's, 
Jackson Hall and Qty Hall Saloon, which were attended by 
the President. 

MILLARD FILLMORE 

New York 

1800-1874 

President Taylor died on July 9, 1 850, and in accordance 
with summons from Vice-President Fillmore both Houses of 
Congress assembled in the Hall of the House of Representa- 
tives at twelve o'clock on the day following when the oath 
of office as President was administered to Mr. Fillmore by 
Chief Judge William Cranch of the Circuit Court, 




FRANKLIN PIERCE 

New Hampshire 

I804-J869 

JHE morning of March 4, 1853, when Presi- 
dent-elect Pierce was inaugurated, was spent 
by the various military and political organi- 
zations in marching through the different 
sections of the City, headed by their favorite 
bands. At noon the procession moved along Pennsylvania 
Avenue to the Capitol, halting in front of Williard's Hotel 
to receive General Pierce who was seated with President 
Fillmore in a barouche presented by his Boston friends. 
There were in line the Marshals, Judiciary, Qergy, twenty- 
two Military Companies, Marines, Governmental and State 
Officials, Foreign Ministers, Diplomatic Corps, Visiting Civic 
and Political Organizations. At one o'clock p. m» the parade 
arrived at the Capitol. After being escorted to the Senate, 
President Fillmore and General Pierce were conducted to a 
platform in front of the eastern portico of the Capitol where 
the President-elect delivered his inaugural address without 
manuscript. At its close Chief Justice Roger B. Taney 
administered the oath of office. 

Later a public reception was held in the White House. 
Vice-President-elect King was absent on account of illness. 
It was hoped that a winter residence in Cuba might improve 
his health. "As near as could be calculated he was taking 
the oath of office at a plantation on the hills above Mantanza 
at the same time that President-elect Pierce was being pre- 
sented to the United States Senate, in the Senate Chamber 
at Washington. United States Consul Rodney at the Cuban 
port, performed the office of administering the oath to the 
Vice-President-elect." Mr. King did not live to enjoy the 
honor of the Vice-Presidency. 




JAMES BUCHANAN 

Pennsylvania 

I79I-J868 

jRESIDENT-elect Buchanan was inaugu- 
rated March 4, 1857. The enthusiasm 
created by the military and civic organi- 
zations in their marching and counter- 
marching was never equalled on former 
occasions. Large delegations poured in from Maryland, 
Pennsylvania and Virginia, The attendance was double 
that at the inauguration of Pierce. Major General Quitman 
as Marshal-in-Chief headed the parade formed at noon. 
The procession comprised the usual civic and military 
organizations. President Pierce and President-elect Buchanan 
were seated in an open carriage with Senator Bigler of 
Pennsylvania and Senator Foot of Vermont, On arriving 
at the Capitol the presidential party was escorted to the 
Senate chamber where was witnessed the installation of 
Vice-President-elect Breckenridge, Senator Bright admin- 
istering the oath of office. A few minutes later the same 
party was conducted to the platform in front of the eastern 
portico of the Capitol where 40,000 people were gathered 
to witness the solemn ceremonies. 

After the delivery of President-elect Buchanan's inaugu- 
ral address. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administered the 
oath of office. Under military escort President Buchanan 
made his way to the White House. 

A notable feature of the evening was the inaugural ball 
which likewise surpassed any previous effort. A large hall 
was constructed for the occasion on Judiciary Square. 
Supper was served at mid-night. President Buchanan and 
Ex-President Pierce joined in the festivity. 




ABRAHAM LINCOLN 

Illinois 

1809-J865 

JEBRUARY n, 1 86 1, President-elect Lincoln 
left Springfield, III., for Washington, to be 
inaugurated on March 4th. His parting 
words to his feUow-townsmen expressed the 
critical situation of the times: "I leave, not 
knowing when or whether ever I may return, 
with a task before me greater than that which rested upon 
Washington." Mr. Lincoln arrived on February 23d. 

The program for the procession was arranged by Generals 
Scott, Sumner and Stone. President Buchanan, Senators 
Baker and Pierce were seated in the same carriage with the 
President-elect. The presidential party with its body guard 
of cavalry, infantry and riflemen formed the head of the parade 
which moved about 1 2.30 p. m. At 1 . 1 5 p. m. the President- 
elect entered the Senate. The swearing-in of Vice-president 
Hamlin was soon performed, after which Mr. Lincoln was 
escorted to the east portico. After the delivery of his inaugu- 
ral address, Giief Justice Roger B. Taney administered the 
oath of office in presence of 30,000 people. 

Inaugural ball was given in the evening in a building 
temporarily erected on Judiciary Square. 
SECOND TERM 
The inauguration took place March, 4, 1 865. Vice-Presi- 
dent-elect Johnson was installed on the arrival of President 
Lincoln in the Senate Chamber. Later being escorted to 
the eastern portico of the Capitol the President delivered a 
a short inaugural address. Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase 
administered the oath of office. An inaugural ball was given 
on evening of March 6th in the Model Room of Patent Office. 

ANDREW JOHNSON 

Tennessee 

J808- J875 

Vice-President Johnson was informed by the members 

of the Cabinet of President Lincoln's death on April 15, 1865. 

Chief Justice Chase administered the oath of office to the 

Vice-President at Kirkwood Hotel at eleven o'clock on the 

same day, in the presence of the Cabinet officers and several 

senators. 




ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT 

Illinois 

1822-1885 

HE morning of March 4, 1869, on which day 
General Grant was inaugurated President, 
did not promise propitious weather for its 
celebration. The popularity of the Presi- 
dent-elect, as well as the confidence in his 
ability to solve the difficult state questions, 
brought to Washington a greater number of people than 
ever assembled at previous inaugurations. The procession 
comprised eight divisions, military and civic organizations, 
under the direction of Chief Marshal Webb. At 10.50 
a. m.. General Grant rode in an open carriage with General 
Rawlings from his headquarters, corner Seventeenth and 
F streets, followed in carriages by members of his late staff, 
and Vice-President-elect CoBax. Later they joined the pro- 
cession on Pennsylvania avenue, and at 1 1 o'clock a move- 
ment was made in direction of the Capitol. Precisely at 
12 o'clock General Grant accompanied by Senator Cragin 
entered the Senate chamber, and shortly afterwards was 
escorted to the east portico of the Capitol. After the oath 
of office was administered by Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, 
General Grant delivered his inaugural address. 

The inaugural ball was hcIcT in the north wing of the 
Treasury budding. 

SECOND TERM 

The inauguration took place on March 4, J 8 73. The 
same enthusiasm was manifested as on previous occasion. 
General Grant was seated in a carriage with Senators 
Sprague, Logan and Bayard. During the ceremonies the 
President occupied the chair used at the first installation of 
President Washington. Vice-President Wilson had been 
installed. The oath of office was again admininistcrcd by 
Chief Justice Chase, after which the inaugural address was 
delivered by President Grant. 

The inaugural ball was held at night in a haU constructed 
for the occasion at an expense of $40,000 in Judiciary Square. 




RUTHERFORD BIRCHARD HAYES 

Ohio 

J822-I893 

JRESIDENT- elect Hayes was inaugurated 
publicly March 5, 1877, the legal day 
falling on Sunday, but " as a matter of 
precaution he took the oath of office in 
the red parlor of the White House, on 
Saturday evening March 3d at seven o'clock in the presence 
of General Grant and two or three others. Chief Justice 
Waite administering the oath," While there was no elabo- 
rate preparation for the day, still the pageant was in every 
respect worthy of admiration. The parade was made up 
of six divisions, military and civic organizations. The 
President-elect and his colleague Mr. Wheeler in company 
with their friends were driven to the White House about 
ten o'clock a. m, where they were received by General 
Grant. At the same time the procession was being formed 
under the direction of Qiief Marshal Whipple, The parade 
arrived at the Capitol at U.SO a. m.. At twelve o'clock 
noon President-elect Hayes, President Grant and Cabinet 
entered the Senate Chamber where Vice - President - elect 
Wheeler had been previously installed. The presidential 
party was shortly afterwards escorted to the east portico of 
the Capitol where the President-elect delivered his inaugural 
address, at the conclusion of which Chief Justice M, R. 
Waite administered the oath of office. 

At 2.30 p. m. a sumptuous lunch was served in the 
family dining room of the White House in honor of its new 
incumbents. There was no public reception. 

In the evening there was a great torch-light procession, 
and a reception to president Hayes in Willard's Hotel under 
the auspices of the Columbus Cadets. 



JAMES ABRAM GARFIELD 

Ohio 

I83I- J88J 

|RESIDENT- elect Garfield was inaugu- 
rated March 4, 1 88 J. In the carriage 
iv/vjriir* seated with him in the first division of 
|N^^^4 the procession were President Hayes, 
y^2^Sj Senators Thurman and Bayard, followed 
by Vice - President - elect Arthur and Senator Pendleton. 
General W. T, Sherman was grand marshal. It was 12 
o'clock noon when the Vice-President-elect was escorted 
into the Senate chamber, where in the presence of the for- 
eign and state officials, judiciary, presidential party, etc., he 
was sworn in by Vice-President Wheeler, after which a 
second procession was formed to the eastern portico of the 
Capitol where the inaugural address was delivered. Chief 
Justice M. R. Waite administered the oath of office. On 
President Garfield's return to the White House, the whole 
procession passed in review before the President. 

The inaugural ball in the evening was held in the 
unfinished Museum building of the Smithsonian Institution. 

CHESTER ALAN ARTHUR 
New York 
J830-1886 
Vice-President Arthur was notified of the death of Presi- 
dent Garfield on September J 9, 1 88 J, and was advised by 
the members of the Cabinet to take oath of office without 
delay. Accordingly at 2 o'clock p. m. on September 20th, 
Judge John R, Brady, of the New York Supreme Court, 
administered to him the prescribed oath at his residence in 
New York City. On Thursday, September 22d, President 
Arthur again took the oath of office in the Vice-President's 
room of the Capitol, Chief Justice Waite administering the 
same. Ex-Presidents Grant and Hayes were present. His 
first official act was to proclaim Monday, September 26th, 
the day of President Garfield's funeral and burial, as a day 
of humiliation and mourning throughout the United States. 




GROVER CLEVELAND 
New York 
1837 
HE inauguration of Grover Cleveland on 
March 4, J 885, signalized the return of the 
_ Democracy to power, and was celebrated 

y^SIA with great spirit, the procession and military 
■ rt^rl display being large and imposing. 

President-elect Cleveland and Vice-president-elect Hen- 
dricks were conducted to the White House about 10 o'clock 
a. m, by the Senate Committee of Arrangements, and were 
presented to President Arthur by Marshal McMichael, At 
1 0.30 o'clock the President and President-elect left the White 
House. They were seated in an open carriage with Sena- 
tors Sherman and Ransom. The second carriage contained 
the Vice-President-elect and Senator Hawley. The Presi- 
dent's carriage was preceded by General Slocum, the Chief 
Marshal and his staff and a troop of U. S. cavalry at the 
head of the first division, followed by three other divisions 
of militia, political clubs and civic societies. Soon after 1 1 
o'clock they began their march to the Capitol. 

The presidential party was escorted into the Senate 
Chamber where Vice-President-elect Hendricks was sworn 
in by Senator Edmunds. Precisely at 12.30 p. m. the 
second procession was formed to the east portico of the 
Capitol where President-elect Cleveland delivered his inaugu- 
ral address, at the conclusion of which Chief Justice M. R, 
Waite administered the oath of office. 

The usual review of the procession by the President 
followed this ceremony. The inaugural ball in the 
evening was held in the court of the new Pension Office. 
SECOND TERM 

Inauguration took place March 4, 1893. The military 
display, interest in the inaugural ceremonies and attendance 
at the evening celebration were greatly in evidence. Chief 
Justice M. W, Fuller administered the oath of office. 




BENJAMIN HARRISON 
Indiana 
J833 
JAIN fell in torrents as the procession was 
formed on the morning of March 4, 1889, 
when General Harrison was inaugurated. 
Pennsylvania avenue presented a singular 
scene, "a heaving sea of shining umbrellas 
that seemed to form a continuous cover over the pavements." 
Those who took part in the parade numbered about 30,000. 
It was made up of five divisions, comprising the Regulars, 
Militia, veteran soldier organizations and civic associations. 
Governor James A. Beaver, of Pennsylvania, was the chief 
marshal, his chiefs of divisions being Generals Hartranft, 
Foraker and Warren. The Seventieth Indiana, the Presi- 
dent-elect's old regiment, served as an escort. 

About 10 o'clock a. m. the presidential party left the 
White House to join the procession on Pennsylvania avenue. 
In an open carriage were seated President Cleveland, Presi- 
dent-elect Harrison, Senators Hoar and Cockrell, followed 
by Vice-President-elect Morton and Senator CuUom. They 
reached the Capitol at 11.50 a. m. and were conducted to 
the Senate Chamber where the Vice-President-elect was 
installed by Senator Ingalls. At 12.35 p. m. General Harri- 
son was ceremoniously escorted through the rotunda to the 
platform on the eastern central portico where the oath of 
office was administered to him by Chief Justice M. W. 
Fuller, after which President Harrison delivered his inaugu- 
ral address. On his return to the White House the pro- 
cession was reviewed by the President. 

The inaugural ball was held in the evening in the Pen- 
sion building. 

The venerable Ex-President Hamlin was in attendance 
at the inaugural ceremonies. 




WILLIAM McKINLEY 
Ohio 
1843 
JO such display has been witnessed on any- 
similar occasion in the past as on the celebra- 
tion of the inauguration of President-elect 
McKinley on March 4, 1897. The inaugu- 
ral ceremony was a model of simplicity, and 
symbolized well the democracy of the Union. Party senti- 
ment was absent to a greater degree than ever before. 
Features of the pageant were the perfect balance between 
its constrasting parts and the high order of skill in handling 
the military and civic divisions of the parade. General 
Horace Porter officiated as grand marshal. About 10.15 
o'clock a. m. the President-elect and Vice-President-elect 
were escorted to the White House where they were received 
by President Cleveland. Shortly afterwards the presidential 
party was conducted from the Executive Mansion to the head 
of the first division of the procession which had been formed. 
In an open carriage were seated President Qeveland, 
President-elect McKinley and Senators Sherman and 
Mitchell. Preceding as a personal escort was the Black 
Horse Troop of Qeveland, Ohio, and following came the 
one hundred veterans of the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteers. 
The specially mounted aids were the five Ex-Presidents' 
sons. About 12.20 p. m. President Cleveland and Presi- 
dent-elect McKinley entered the Senate Chamber where 
Vice-President-elect Hobart was sworn into office. Later 
President-elect McKinley was conducted to the east portico 
of the Capitol where he delivered his inaugural address after 
the oath of office had been administered by Chief Justice 
M. W. Fuller. The procession was reviewed by President 
McKinley from a stand in front of the White House on his 
return from the inaugural ceremonies. 

At night the inaugural ball was held in the Pension 
building. 







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